Chinese New Year Plants: Why do people buy them?
Plants and flowers are often purchased during Chinese New Year. Many homes, malls and offices will be decorated with an abundance of colourful plants and flowers
with auspicious meanings to usher in the new year. Here are 3 reasons why people love buying them during the festive season!
Good Fortune
Four Season Lime （四季桔）
According to the popular Chinese saying 花开富贵, “flowers blossoming brings good fortune.” Flowers blossoming in spring represent new growth after the long winter.
The formation of fruits after represents wealth and reward. Therefore, plants and flowers often signify renewal and forthcoming abundance,
and many Chinese welcome the new year with lucky plants in hopes of having a good start to the year!
Prosperity Gifts
Gold Series Table Garden《金虎纳福》聚宝盆系列
Phalaenopsis 蝴蝶兰
It is a popular Chinese tradition to engage in gift-giving during the festive season. Gifts are often given to family, friends and business associates to convey well wishes and as an act of respect and gratefulness.
Chinese New Year plants and flowers that carry a symbolic meaning are often gifted. For example, Phalaenopsis orchids are one of the most common gifts during the CNY season as it
represents fertility, prosperity, beauty and a symbol of family unity!
Home Décor
Ilex verticillata 北美冬青
Colourful plants and blooms are popular decorations choices to brighten up any space during Chinese New Year.
Not only do they spruce up your space and add on to the festive vibes, bright and vibrant colours are also believed to attract good luck and fortune!